Economists calculate multi-trillion dollar opportunity to fix global food system January 30, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Investment, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Security […] Economists calculate multi-trillion dollar opportunity to fix global food system Read More »
Red Sea shipping crisis having a “dramatic” impact, warns UN logistics chief January 30, 2024 / Food / Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society Red Sea shipping crisis having a “dramatic” impact, warns UN logistics chief Read More »
AFSA launches 21 seed case studies from 10 African nations January 29, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Society AFSA launches 21 seed case studies from 10 African nations Read More »
National Trust joins push for temperate rainforest revival in North Devon January 29, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Health, Investment, Nature, Security National Trust joins push for temperate rainforest revival in North Devon Read More »
Farmers aim to save Long Compton Abattoir from closure January 26, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Farmers aim to save Long Compton Abattoir from closure Read More »
Scottish Government publishes long-awaited Good Food Nation plans January 26, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Society Scottish Government publishes long-awaited Good Food Nation plans Read More »
NFU and AHDB to commission independent review of farm assurance January 25, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Society NFU and AHDB to commission independent review of farm assurance Read More »
Four-point plan to back nature-friendly farming in Northern Ireland January 25, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Nature, Policy Four-point plan to back nature-friendly farming in Northern Ireland Read More »
Supermarkets accused of “acting like a cartel” January 24, 2024 / Food / Farming, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Society Supermarkets accused of “acting like a cartel” Read More »
BCBC hears that “Ecological security requires ecological efficiency” January 24, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Security BCBC hears that “Ecological security requires ecological efficiency” Read More »
“Treat soil as a precious resource” Blinken tells Davos leaders January 23, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil “Treat soil as a precious resource” Blinken tells Davos leaders Read More »
Farmers’ concerns about cultured meat go beyond the farm gate January 23, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Investment Farmers’ concerns about cultured meat go beyond the farm gate Read More »
Nuveen launches a new global timberland strategy January 22, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Forestry, Investment, Natural capital Nuveen launches a new global timberland strategy Read More »
NSA urges support for the farming community amongst concerning disease outbreaks January 22, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Fibre, Food, Human behaviour, Society NSA urges support for the farming community amongst concerning disease outbreaks Read More »
Future Amoc collapse linked to Greenland ice loss could have “profound impacts” January 19, 2024 / Food / Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Nature, Policy, Security Future Amoc collapse linked to Greenland ice loss could have “profound impacts” Read More »
New research project looks to improve future for UK wool industry January 19, 2024 / Fibre / Climate & carbon, Farming, Fashion, Innovation, Natural capital, Security New research project looks to improve future for UK wool industry Read More »
Gaza: Hostilities leave the entire population at risk of famine January 18, 2024 / Food / Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Security, Water Gaza: Hostilities leave the entire population at risk of famine Read More »
320 companies and financial institutions to start TNFD nature-related corporate reporting January 18, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Nature, Policy, Security 320 companies and financial institutions to start TNFD nature-related corporate reporting Read More »
AMP grazing “seeing drawdown of 12 tonnes of CO2e per hectare per year” January 17, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Regenerative farming, Roots, Soil AMP grazing “seeing drawdown of 12 tonnes of CO2e per hectare per year” Read More »
Hutton co-leads major research into national land use transformation January 17, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Innovation, Policy Hutton co-leads major research into national land use transformation Read More »
Research says human behavioural crisis at root of ecological breakdown January 16, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Innovation, Policy, Security Research says human behavioural crisis at root of ecological breakdown Read More »
Mangrove forests are ‘food baskets’ for coastal communities January 16, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Security, Society, Water Mangrove forests are ‘food baskets’ for coastal communities Read More »
AHDB announce first Roots to Resilience module January 15, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Soil AHDB announce first Roots to Resilience module Read More »
Research project to explore agricultural policy impacts on island communities January 15, 2024 / Farming / Fibre, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society Research project to explore agricultural policy impacts on island communities Read More »
Over half of adults want UK farmers to prioritise nature-friendly farming January 12, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Nature, Regenerative farming Over half of adults want UK farmers to prioritise nature-friendly farming Read More »
Report reveals large growth in Scottish land value January 12, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Investment, Landscape Report reveals large growth in Scottish land value Read More »
New Toolkit will empower farmers to assess nature market opportunities January 11, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Investment New Toolkit will empower farmers to assess nature market opportunities Read More »
Avian influenza detected in mammals in sub-Antarctica for the first time January 11, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Health, Nature, Security Avian influenza detected in mammals in sub-Antarctica for the first time Read More »
Up to £25,000 for farmers affected by flooding January 10, 2024 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Food system, Nature, Policy, Water Up to £25,000 for farmers affected by flooding Read More »
Ombudsman opens inquiry on European Commission’s failure to act January 10, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Society Ombudsman opens inquiry on European Commission’s failure to act Read More »
Flexible approaches needed to bring new entrants into small farming businesses January 9, 2024 / Farming / Fibre, Food, Human behaviour, Innovation, Investment, Security Flexible approaches needed to bring new entrants into small farming businesses Read More »
Mud snail DNA test could give answers to liver fluke risk in Welsh sheep flock January 9, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Fibre, Food, Human behaviour, Regenerative farming Mud snail DNA test could give answers to liver fluke risk in Welsh sheep flock Read More »
Wildlife at risk on farms as vital hedge and river rules vanish January 8, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Fibre, Food system, Nature, Policy, Security Wildlife at risk on farms as vital hedge and river rules vanish Read More »
Acceleration in number of LPAs requiring over 10% biodiversity net gain January 8, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Nature, Policy, Regulation Acceleration in number of LPAs requiring over 10% biodiversity net gain Read More »
Cash boost and new incentives for nature-friendly farming welcomed January 5, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming Cash boost and new incentives for nature-friendly farming welcomed Read More »
First Milk farms revolutionising biodiversity and soil health assessment January 5, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Dairy, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming First Milk farms revolutionising biodiversity and soil health assessment Read More »
Last chance to respond to FSA consultation on GMOs in UK supply chains January 4, 2024 / Food / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Society Last chance to respond to FSA consultation on GMOs in UK supply chains Read More »
Woodland regeneration increases by 25% at Highlands National Nature Reserve January 4, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Natural capital, Nature, Policy Woodland regeneration increases by 25% at Highlands National Nature Reserve Read More »
Why nature-based solutions are essential in the carbon market January 3, 2024 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Energy, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security Why nature-based solutions are essential in the carbon market Read More »
Changes to Woodland Carbon Code threaten UK timber supplies January 3, 2024 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Security Changes to Woodland Carbon Code threaten UK timber supplies Read More »
SMI Agribusiness Task Force launches finance framework to make regenerative farming mainstream December 16, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Investment, Natural capital, Regenerative farming SMI Agribusiness Task Force launches finance framework to make regenerative farming mainstream Read More »
Commoning and pastoralism central to Dartmoor land management December 15, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Fibre, Food system, Landscape, Policy, Regenerative farming Commoning and pastoralism central to Dartmoor land management Read More »
Final consultation opens for Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme December 14, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming Final consultation opens for Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme Read More »
New book explores connections between field, fork and fashion December 14, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fashion, Fibre, Food, Regenerative farming New book explores connections between field, fork and fashion Read More »
AIIB proposes defining nature as infrastructure December 13, 2023 / Investment / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Innovation, Natural capital, Nature, Security AIIB proposes defining nature as infrastructure Read More »
Unilever’s green claims come under Competition and Markets Authority scrutiny December 13, 2023 / Investment / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Human behaviour, Policy, Regulation, Society Unilever’s green claims come under Competition and Markets Authority scrutiny Read More »
Alliance of Champions launched at COP28 to supercharge food system transformation December 12, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Alliance of Champions launched at COP28 to supercharge food system transformation Read More »
British Sugar fails to deliver on 3 year plan to end use of banned neonicotinoids December 12, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Society British Sugar fails to deliver on 3 year plan to end use of banned neonicotinoids Read More »
Scottish Wildlife Trust criticised for leaving farmers out of nature-based agriculture proposals December 11, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming Scottish Wildlife Trust criticised for leaving farmers out of nature-based agriculture proposals Read More »
Alarm bells ignored as Africa continues to face deepening food crisis December 11, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Health, Policy, Security, Society Alarm bells ignored as Africa continues to face deepening food crisis Read More »
Failure to support farmers to cut carbon could cost £100 billion by 2050 December 8, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Failure to support farmers to cut carbon could cost £100 billion by 2050 Read More »
Parliamentary push back against regen farming based on “outdated world view” December 8, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Parliamentary push back against regen farming based on “outdated world view” Read More »
Jeans Redesign indicates future of circular fashion December 7, 2023 / Fibre / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fashion, Innovation, Security Jeans Redesign indicates future of circular fashion Read More »
Cost of living crisis results in lowest vegetable purchases for 50 years December 7, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Society Cost of living crisis results in lowest vegetable purchases for 50 years Read More »
Annual cost of UK obesity soars to £98 billion December 6, 2023 / Food / Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Society Annual cost of UK obesity soars to £98 billion Read More »
High level group assesses environmental consequences of the war in Ukraine December 6, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Nature, Security High level group assesses environmental consequences of the war in Ukraine Read More »
British soils are in crisis, MPs warn on World Soil Day December 5, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Nature, Policy, Security, Soil British soils are in crisis, MPs warn on World Soil Day Read More »
European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture presents white paper in Dubai December 5, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture presents white paper in Dubai Read More »
New legislation set to ban live animal exports from Great Britain December 5, 2023 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy New legislation set to ban live animal exports from Great Britain Read More »
Major philanthropies call for massive scale-up of agroecology and regen farming December 4, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Investment, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Major philanthropies call for massive scale-up of agroecology and regen farming Read More »
Wheat allergies may instead be allergies to glyphosate December 4, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Health, Policy, Society Wheat allergies may instead be allergies to glyphosate Read More »
Five key actions for food, agriculture and climate at COP28 December 4, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Investment, Policy, Regenerative farming Five key actions for food, agriculture and climate at COP28 Read More »
King Charles calls for investment in regenerative agriculture at opening of COP28 December 1, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Investment, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security King Charles calls for investment in regenerative agriculture at opening of COP28 Read More »
Farmers treating insects as “livestock” in trial to fight pests December 1, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Security Farmers treating insects as “livestock” in trial to fight pests Read More »
Yorkshire Water pays record £1 million civil sanction after Harrogate pollution December 1, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Health, Policy, Water Yorkshire Water pays record £1 million civil sanction after Harrogate pollution Read More »
Three steps towards real action on food at COP28 November 30, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Investment, Policy, Security Three steps towards real action on food at COP28 Read More »
Virgin flies world’s first transatlantic “100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight” November 30, 2023 / Investment / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Energy, Farming, Food system, Nature, Policy Virgin flies world’s first transatlantic “100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight” Read More »
Cargill’s commitment to ending deforestation in South America is an “important but incomplete step” November 29, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Forestry, Nature, Policy Cargill’s commitment to ending deforestation in South America is an “important but incomplete step” Read More »
A taste of the Oxford Real Farming Conference 2024 November 29, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Health, Nature, Society A taste of the Oxford Real Farming Conference 2024 Read More »
Upland farms worse off under current ELMs offer November 28, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Food system, Policy Upland farms worse off under current ELMs offer Read More »
New forest for the nation to improve access to green space November 28, 2023 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Innovation, Investment, Landscape, Society New forest for the nation to improve access to green space Read More »
Research shows fourfold benefits of a carcass over a live trade in animals for slaughter November 27, 2023 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Fibre, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Regenerative farming Research shows fourfold benefits of a carcass over a live trade in animals for slaughter Read More »
Forestry leaders must improve public perception of Sitka November 24, 2023 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Investment, Natural capital, Policy Forestry leaders must improve public perception of Sitka Read More »
Scientific censorship is often self-inflicted and it’s on the rise November 24, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Human behaviour, Innovation, Policy, Regenerative farming Scientific censorship is often self-inflicted and it’s on the rise Read More »
Cities and regions lead the way on real food and climate action November 23, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Security, Society Cities and regions lead the way on real food and climate action Read More »
Conflict over land will increase unless global demand is reduced November 23, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Forestry, Policy, Security Conflict over land will increase unless global demand is reduced Read More »
Adapting to climate change needs our “urgent, unswerving attention” says National Trust November 22, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Security, Society Adapting to climate change needs our “urgent, unswerving attention” says National Trust Read More »
Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2023 published November 22, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Energy, Farming, Forestry, Nature, Policy Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2023 published Read More »
UK food security summit “focussed on symptoms rather than causes” November 21, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Regenerative farming, Security, Society UK food security summit “focussed on symptoms rather than causes” Read More »
Low income households need permanent access to Healthy Start Scheme November 21, 2023 / Food / Food system, Health, Policy, Security, Society Low income households need permanent access to Healthy Start Scheme Read More »
Buried Environment Agency report shows toxic sludge is being spread on UK farmland November 20, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Nature, Policy, Society Buried Environment Agency report shows toxic sludge is being spread on UK farmland Read More »
Efra Committee criticises incoherent approach to food policy across government November 20, 2023 / Food / Farming, Food, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Efra Committee criticises incoherent approach to food policy across government Read More »
Environmental coalition sues the European Commission over biomass and forestry activities November 17, 2023 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Policy, Security Environmental coalition sues the European Commission over biomass and forestry activities Read More »
AIC calls for independent committee to boost sustainable food security November 17, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Security AIC calls for independent committee to boost sustainable food security Read More »
Nitrogen fertiliser production outstrips global needs and exceeds planetary boundaries November 16, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Energy, Food system, Nature, Security Nitrogen fertiliser production outstrips global needs and exceeds planetary boundaries Read More »
Diverse forests hold huge carbon potential if well managed November 16, 2023 / Forestry / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Nature, Policy, Security Diverse forests hold huge carbon potential if well managed Read More »
Nature Strategy Handbook will help companies deliver nature strategies November 15, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Forestry, Nature, Security Nature Strategy Handbook will help companies deliver nature strategies Read More »
Higher consumption of UPFs increases the risk of cancer and long-term heart conditions November 15, 2023 / Food / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Health, Policy, Society Higher consumption of UPFs increases the risk of cancer and long-term heart conditions Read More »
#GetFairAboutFarming petition hits 75,000 signatures November 14, 2023 / Farming / Food, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society #GetFairAboutFarming petition hits 75,000 signatures Read More »
The Wildlife Trusts lists the UK’s Government’s broken promises to nature November 14, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Nature, Policy The Wildlife Trusts lists the UK’s Government’s broken promises to nature Read More »
